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Lauren Nelson 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1209

Introduced
1/29/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Report Pass
2/9/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Report Pass
3/2/26  
Require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB205

Introduced
2/2/26  
Refer
2/2/26  
Report Pass
2/12/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Report Pass
2/23/26  
Revise registration fees for drones and establish a fund to support drone aviation.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8005

Honoring the Yankton School District on its 150th anniversary.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB210

Introduced
2/3/26  
Provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1253

Introduced
2/2/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Report Pass
2/12/26  
Engrossed
2/18/26  
Refer
2/20/26  
Report Pass
3/4/26  
Adjust the assessment methodology for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and nonagricultural property.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1261

Introduced
2/3/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Provide a tax credit for owner-occupied property, to make an appropriation therefor, and to transfer moneys to the general fund.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HB1275

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/18/26  
Engrossed
2/20/26  
Create requirements for age verification and parental consent for application stores and to provide a penalty therefor.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB220

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/24/26  
Report Pass
2/26/26  
Engrossed
3/2/26  
Authorize a comprehensive study of juvenile correctional and residential facilities, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB219

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/18/26  
Engrossed
2/23/26  
Refer
2/25/26  
Report Pass
3/5/26  
Enrolled
3/9/26  
Require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB223

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/9/26  
Engrossed
2/17/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Report Pass
2/25/26  
Modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB2

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Report Pass
1/22/26  
Engrossed
1/23/26  
Refer
1/26/26  
Report Pass
1/28/26  
Enrolled
1/29/26  
Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB167

Introduced
1/29/26  
Amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB166

Introduced
1/29/26  
Require boards of county commissioners and county planning and zoning commissions to hold meetings after certain times or provide recordings of meetings to the public for later viewing.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SB218

Introduced
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Report Pass
2/17/26  
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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South Dakota 2026 Regular Session

South Dakota Senate Bill SC807

Recognizing and honoring custodial staff across the State of South Dakota for their dedication and service.